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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 193.91 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 193.91 and 96.89 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 193.91 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/193.91 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 193.91 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 18,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.49/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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